[6] Compared to its original release in two-page style, the publisher claimed that the War Edition used only half of the amount of paper.

[4] "My Belgian Rose" depicts the American effort in Europe, particularly focused on the viewpoint of the soldiers.

[3] Commentary by author Timothy Scheurer remarks that like other songs of the time, "My Belgian Rose" envisions the post-war environment; it uses the rose to represent regeneration in Europe brought about by the promise and efforts of U.S. forces.

"[8] Scheurer also notes that the concept of restoring "American beauty" abroad is a theme in the 1940 piece, "Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland" describing American soldiers stationed in Northern Ireland just prior to World War II.

[8] While many songs from World War I were listed in the Commission on Training Camp Activities song book, which promoted mass singing in order to boost the moral of soldiers and improve fighting capabilities, "My Belgian Rose" was not included.